Testing His Mettle for the Mission
Part 13 - Luke 4:1-15 (ESV) - Pastor Tim Kroeker
Hebrews 4:15
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”
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A voice from heaven thunderously declared, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” There had never been a more stunning bestowal of divine favor upon any one man. As a descendant of Adam and as the perfect, one and only Son of God, Jesus was uniquely qualified to be the Savior of the world. But the Devil responded, “Prove it.” Immediately following his dramatic baptism and anointing by the Holy Spirit, Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness where he is tested. Jesus passed the test, proving and perfecting his credentials to save. As God’s dearly loved children we too are tested daily, assailed by temptations to follow our own pleasures rather than the plans and precepts of our Heavenly Father. Jesus’ example is both inspiring and instructive for all those who wish to be his disciple.
